October 2: NORTH East SHE Partnership (NESHEP) meeting, exhibition area, Wilton Centre, 9.30am for 10am. Details from Alan Bassett on 01642 457006 or alan.bassett@trmsonline.com

October 4: CRUTES law firm and RMT Financial Management seminar for women focusing on employment and private client issues, wealth management and guidance on how to manage the complexities of work and home life, Wynyard Rooms, Billingham. Details from Emma Hague on 01642 623400.

October 30: TEESSIDE Safety Group meeting on system edge protection, Marton Hotel and Country Club, Middlesbrough, 1pm. Details from Maurice Adamson on 01642 295174.

November 1: NORTH East Business Executive of the Year Awards, organised by the Evening Gazette and The Journal, Newcastle Marriott Hotel, Gosforth Park. Details from Kirsty Tarn, events manager on 0191 201 6072.

January 24: HARTLEPOOL Business Forum meeting on crisis management, Hartlepool Maritime Experience, 5.15pm. Details from John Megson on 01429 867677.

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